How many syllables in "nuclei"?

"nuclei" has 3 lettergrepen (nu - cle - i).

How to divide "nuclei"?

"nuclei" divides into 3 parts: nu · cle · i.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (nu... cle... i) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"nuclei": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nu·cle·i

Hoofdklemtoon

NU-cle-i(nu · cle · i)● ○ ○

Stress in "nuclei" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnuːkli.aɪ⁄

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IPAˈnuːkli.aɪ

Lettergrepennu·cle·i

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How many syllables in "nuclei"?: "nuclei" has 3 lettergrepen (nu - cle - i).
How to divide "nuclei"?: "nuclei" divides into 3 parts: nu · cle · i.
Where is the stress in "nuclei"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "nuclei"?: Say each syllable slowly (nu... cle... i) and listen on SayItVid.